The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

be anywhere but here. His

I can manage to make

sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His

you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I

held my arm. I

try my best to ignore that feeling and lift my

I would

gives me a crooked awkward

fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just

just something with the way you looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever

and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad

lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to

I brought comfort and hope to him was the

still, I liked to see him squirm and

even more.

Aiden squirm wasn’t a

made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I taunted and got the

cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to

continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker who ruined

You

“Checking to see if I was okay after causing my somber

only stated at me from afar and took a picture of me.” I rolled

bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over

didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not over

cupcake.”I pouted.

scratching his chin. “I was a real jerk back then

narrowed my eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest one

“Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a

only been a few years and you’re not even that old.

He winced and then got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be